tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post813398602650142633..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: Custom saddle pad - made from scratch!jenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-20935336978098384942016-02-02T08:56:08.280-06:002016-02-02T08:56:08.280-06:00I used two layers of felted wool (felted by washin...I used two layers of felted wool (felted by washing coat-weight wool on hot, then drying it - you can also use two layers of an old thrifted Army blanket, those are great!), plus the upholstery fabric. The pad is now 3 years old looks new. I find that it's plenty thick with just the wool + upholstery fabric, and it breathes really well too! Feel free to email me directly jen jobst at gmail dot com if you have other questions. Good luck, I can't wait to see the finished product!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-71176115444581010012016-02-02T08:51:00.045-06:002016-02-02T08:51:00.045-06:00No, I have a pretty standard 10 year old Singer. M...No, I have a pretty standard 10 year old Singer. Mine does have all metal parts on the inside though. It's definitely not industrial but it's also not a $99 machine. You do need to use a heavy duty needle on thick fabrics - that helps a lot!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-62998738981855265992016-02-01T21:54:29.553-06:002016-02-01T21:54:29.553-06:00Also, was the saddle pad thick enough just using l...Also, was the saddle pad thick enough just using layers of fabric? Or would you recommend using quilting or foam in the center?ArtsyPonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428983302776387725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-27037682146312816862016-02-01T21:52:30.553-06:002016-02-01T21:52:30.553-06:00Do you have to have an "industrial" sewi...Do you have to have an "industrial" sewing machine in order to do this because I'm pretty sure my sewing machine isn't that great? It sometimes has trouble going through a layer of thick fabric. ArtsyPonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428983302776387725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-61726799054539750372015-10-25T10:38:35.387-05:002015-10-25T10:38:35.387-05:00Wow, if you've been sewing for that long, you&...Wow, if you've been sewing for that long, you've got a huge leg up on me. Please let me know if you've got any question, and send pics when you're finished. I can't wait to see it!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-88806584248735790512015-10-24T07:31:14.109-05:002015-10-24T07:31:14.109-05:00Thanks for posting this (I know I'm a few year...Thanks for posting this (I know I'm a few years late on finding this, but I am still stoked that it's here)! I have been sewing since I was 6, and have recently started riding. It turns out that horses are one of the few things that I am NOT allergic to. My father-in-law also rides and is thrilled to have a riding buddy, and now I know just what to make him for Christmas!button brook farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911310777240840280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-89638848700567969622015-02-26T14:29:49.184-06:002015-02-26T14:29:49.184-06:00Anon, wow, please send me a link to pics when you&...Anon, wow, please send me a link to pics when you're finished! <br /><br />First off, I used TWO layers of felted wool for each side. That made it a bit more sturdy. Secondly, if you haven't already cut yours out, I recommend washing the fabric in hot water and drying on hot a couple of times. That will help "felt" the wool - pull the fibers tighter and make the whole thing a bit thicker. If you didn't do that already, no worries! It will still turn out fine.<br /><br />For washing, I just chuck mine in the wash with my other pads. Cold water, regular cycle. I hang all my pads to dry. So far that pad looks almost new, and it's a favorite so it gets used a lot.<br /><br />Drop me a line directly if you have any other questions... jen jobst at gmail dot com. I can't wait to see yours! jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-82996932695365471232015-02-26T13:44:14.011-06:002015-02-26T13:44:14.011-06:00What is the best way to wash this pad? I recently ...What is the best way to wash this pad? I recently sewed mine with a felted wool backing (35% wool, 65% rayon) and a 100% cotton top. You can't find any pretty wool pads for English, so I figured I would follow your directions and make one! It is coming out great, but I was just curious as to how to wash it! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-80596764409370025002014-12-31T11:43:33.710-06:002014-12-31T11:43:33.710-06:00I think it's either a 1 inch or 1.5 inch bias ...I think it's either a 1 inch or 1.5 inch bias tape maker, which means that each half of the tape is 3/4 inch. You want bigger tape to fold around the thick edges.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-23288851005712596802014-12-31T11:41:16.368-06:002014-12-31T11:41:16.368-06:00What size bias tape maker did you use?What size bias tape maker did you use?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-61880443774740943902013-06-04T12:37:51.969-05:002013-06-04T12:37:51.969-05:00Funder, you TOTALLY NEED a new hobby. And of cours...Funder, you TOTALLY NEED a new hobby. And of course you can have a sewing machine. Just think of all the purple bling you could make with it!!!!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-86988739358784545132013-06-04T11:41:59.645-05:002013-06-04T11:41:59.645-05:00No, Funder. The absolute last thing you need is a...No, Funder. The absolute last thing you need is a new hobby. You may not have a sewing machine.<br /><br />(That looks so badass!)Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-72162904947760524222013-06-04T09:07:05.251-05:002013-06-04T09:07:05.251-05:00Thanks! I'm planning the next one now... ;)Thanks! I'm planning the next one now... ;)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-12760426776233749312013-06-03T22:33:36.171-05:002013-06-03T22:33:36.171-05:00Looks soooooo good!Looks soooooo good!SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-20755111697469214482013-06-03T20:37:04.281-05:002013-06-03T20:37:04.281-05:00Terry, if you sew at all, it's honestly not th...Terry, if you sew at all, it's honestly not that hard if you have some time and patience. For me the hardest part was engineering the whole thing - figuring out the order to sew everything together so that the minimal amount of seams showed. Plus, it's mostly straight lines! jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-46216185376313542952013-06-03T20:34:32.532-05:002013-06-03T20:34:32.532-05:00Thanks, Dom! I'm pretty happy with how it turn...Thanks, Dom! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-23937233206653660622013-06-03T20:25:12.385-05:002013-06-03T20:25:12.385-05:00Holy cow, it's gorgeous! I could never do tha...Holy cow, it's gorgeous! I could never do that!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-91385169321290906482013-06-03T17:48:13.753-05:002013-06-03T17:48:13.753-05:00Color me impressed! That's awesome :)Color me impressed! That's awesome :)Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-9067734257648299692013-06-03T13:12:27.395-05:002013-06-03T13:12:27.395-05:00Thanks, Karley!Thanks, Karley!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-61709608936639824342013-06-03T10:40:07.628-05:002013-06-03T10:40:07.628-05:00Wow that is amazing! Quality work and it look gorg...Wow that is amazing! Quality work and it look gorgeous!!Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-59632290556038109912013-06-03T08:28:20.976-05:002013-06-03T08:28:20.976-05:00OOOH! An embroider machine?!?! WANT! I was thinkin...OOOH! An embroider machine?!?! WANT! I was thinking how pretty it would be to do some celtic knotwork designs or vine patterns on a plainer pad - love the idea of putting a horse's name on it too! You'll have to do it and post pics!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-18711785442655327412013-06-03T08:26:26.309-05:002013-06-03T08:26:26.309-05:00Thanks, Aoife! I could, but who would pay for them...Thanks, Aoife! I could, but who would pay for them? There are custom pad makers out there with some gorgeous products, but their pads range in the $100-200 category. Besides, I'd never have enough time to actually fill orders!<br /><br />Having said that, if you would like one, PM me and we'll see what we can work out.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-16182069651659666652013-06-03T08:24:35.432-05:002013-06-03T08:24:35.432-05:00Years of sewing experience definitely helped me on...Years of sewing experience definitely helped me on this project!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-65083933825570678742013-06-03T08:24:04.482-05:002013-06-03T08:24:04.482-05:00SB, that's the nicest comment you could have g...SB, that's the nicest comment you could have given me! I definitely don't want someone to think that it's homemade. I prefer "custom", lol!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-45347223767335457562013-06-03T08:22:12.593-05:002013-06-03T08:22:12.593-05:00Schooling dressage show. Which I may or may not be...Schooling dressage show. Which I may or may not be planning to attend in a few weeks! :)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.com